Insurance Defense Attorney - Northern California

Farmers Insurance is a company driven by purpose and community, seeking to make a real difference in people's lives. The Insurance Defense Attorney will represent clients in various areas of insurance defense practice, primarily handling low complexity cases from intake to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigates low complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement
• This includes but is not limited to preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
• Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered
• Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files
• Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management
• May handle second chair trials and handle trials in cases with minimal complexity and/or exposure
• May provide support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure and may receive developmental assignments of matters that are of moderate complexity and/or exposure

Skills

• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
• Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving

Benefits

• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

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